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CHICAGO — Team captain Clint Dempsey and midfielder Alejandro Bedoya were left off the U.S. men’s national team roster for exhibitions in Europe against world powers Netherlands and Germany.
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Sunday that Dempsey will remain in Seattle awaiting the birth of his fourth child and that Bedoya is recovering from a knee injury. Forward Jozy Altidore also remains sidelined as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
The U.S. team will play the sixth-ranked Netherlands on June 5 in Amsterdam and take on defending FIFA World Cup champion Germany on June 10 in Cologne.
These are two of the team’s final three exhibitions before starting play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on July 7 against Honduras.
Eight of the players chosen have 10 or fewer international appearances for the U.S. team.
“Playing against top teams like Germany and the Netherlands provides valuable experience, especially for the younger players here,” Klinsmann said. “More and more they must underst01 Jun 2015 12:02:57 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/revolutions_juan_agudelo_on_usa_soccer_roster_for_netherlands_germany_games/18889739
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/revolutions_juan_agudelo_on_usa_soccer_roster_for_netherlands_germany_games/18889739Revolution’s Juan Agudelo On USA Soccer Roster For Netherlands, Germany Gameshttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/revolutions_juan_agudelo_on_usa_soccer_roster_for_netherlands_germany_games/18889739http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/9/c9549303be5bf6dd8eaeef12c9213f8b3eb40417/mini/new-york-red-bulls-san.jpgTime for a Revival of Juan AgudeloJuan Agudelo (17) celebrates his second half goal against Mexico with teammates Mix Diskerud (10) and DeAndre Yedlin (Mandatory Credit: ESPN/Getty Images)
Since joining the MLS in 2010, Juan Agudelo has bounced around from club to club and has struggled to keep consistent in his form.
In his 79 MLS games with three different teams (New York Redbulls, New England Revolution, and Chivas USA), Agudelo has 19 goals in 50 starts. He has trained a bit over in Europe and after failing to get a work permit in England to play for Stoke, he was loaned to FC Utrecht and scored three goals in 14 appearances.
He has never scored more than nine goals in a season, but the Revs are hoping for a revitalized Agudelo this season after his seven month stint without a club.
Agudelo has played for the senior US national team, but has not been called into camp for a while. He was called into the last camp and was subbed on in their match on Wednesday against Mexico. He looked good up top and was a threat...17 Apr 2015 14:15:39 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/time_for_a_revival_of_juan_agudelo/18641675
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/time_for_a_revival_of_juan_agudelo/18641675Time for a Revival of Juan Agudelohttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/time_for_a_revival_of_juan_agudelo/18641675http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/8317edad00559b0038c4fcc6617c1855c2b2342f/mini/open-cup-new-england.jpgJordan Morris Scores In First U.S. Start In Victory Over Rival Mexico
SAN ANTONIO — Stanford sophomore Jordan Morris scored early in the second half in his first start for the U.S. national team, Juan Agudelo added his first international goal in four years and the Americans dispatched Mexico by their traditional 2-0 score in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Morris, a 20-year-old thought to be the first collegian to start for the U.S. in at least two decades, scored in the 49th minute after Michael Bradley brought the ball upfield and passed to Gyasi Zardes. The return pass ricocheted off defender Mario Osuna and was picked up by Morris at the top of the penalty area. He took a touch, broke in and slid the ball between the legs of goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo from 10 yards.
Agudelo replaced Morris in the 65th and scored seven minutes later. Bradley made a long pass from the midfield line and Agudelo controlled it just outside the penalty area. He cut inside with half a dozen touches and beat Saucedo to the near post with a low shot from 19 yards.
It16 Apr 2015 00:08:59 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jordan_morris_scores_in_first_us_start_in_victory_over_rival_mexico/18633200
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jordan_morris_scores_in_first_us_start_in_victory_over_rival_mexico/18633200Jordan Morris Scores In First U.S. Start In Victory Over Rival Mexicohttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jordan_morris_scores_in_first_us_start_in_victory_over_rival_mexico/18633200http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngRevs’ Agudelo Puts U.S. Up Dos A Cero In USA-Mexico Friendly (Video)The Revolution are coming.
New England’s prized 22-year old striker Juan Agudelo scored a beautiful, albeit a bit lucky, goal in Wednesday’s USA-Mexico friendly.
Agudelo took a fantastic ball from midfielder Michael Bradley and made a beautiful first touch just outside the 18-yard box. Agudelo then dribbled around a defender, planted, and fired on net.
The ball was took a lucky deflection off Mexico keeper Cirilo Saucedo and found the back of the net to give USA the dos a cero lead. It was Agudelo’s first goal in international competition since 2011. Agudelo has one goal in six games this season for the Revolution.
Check out the sweet goal below.
Thumbnail image via Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports ImagesFiled under: Pat Bradley, Soccer, Top Stories, US Soccer15 Apr 2015 23:37:33 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/revs_agudelo_puts_us_up_dos_a_cero_in_usa_mexico_friendly_video/18633083
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/revs_agudelo_puts_us_up_dos_a_cero_in_usa_mexico_friendly_video/18633083Revs’ Agudelo Puts U.S. Up Dos A Cero In USA-Mexico Friendly (Video)http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/revs_agudelo_puts_us_up_dos_a_cero_in_usa_mexico_friendly_video/18633083http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngJuan Agudelo casts aside his frustrating year to make USMNT returnFOXBOROUGH, Mass. --
There were long, frustrating days during that painful, lost year. They were the inevitable byproduct of a dream slipping away, an opportunity snatched from within reach by uncontrollable factors. The achievements of the past failed to pave the way toward the expected Premier League future. And it stung.
Juan Agudelo made it through the other side, though. He bided his time in the Eredivisie and contemplated his options when the U.K. Home Office eventually denied his work permit appeal for a second time last May. He eventually reached a conclusion for himself and his family after months of uncertainty and returned to MLS during the winter.
Agudelo gambled on himself when he did. He left Stoke City behind. He moved his European dreams to the side. He placed his family first and foremost. He trusted that he could achieve his goals in New England and play his way back into the U.S. national team picture in the process.
His decision made the email he received recentl...12 Apr 2015 20:15:07 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/juan_agudelo_casts_aside_his_frustrating_year_to_make_usmnt_return/18615491
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/juan_agudelo_casts_aside_his_frustrating_year_to_make_usmnt_return/18615491Juan Agudelo casts aside his frustrating year to make USMNT returnhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/juan_agudelo_casts_aside_his_frustrating_year_to_make_usmnt_return/18615491http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/8317edad00559b0038c4fcc6617c1855c2b2342f/mini/open-cup-new-england.jpgJuan Agudelo, Lee Nguyen Carry Revolution To 2-0 Win Over Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — Juan Agudelo and Lee Nguyen scored and the New England Revolution beat Colorado 2-0 on Saturday to extend the Rapids’ winless streak to 18 matches.
Colorado has not won since beating Chivas USA on June 25, 2014, matching the MLS record set by Real Salt Lake in 2005-06. The Rapids have not scored in 600 minutes, dating to October 11, 2014.
Agudelo controlled a long diagonal cross with an outstretched left foot and quickly flicked in a goal with his right foot in the 18th minute to give New England (2-2-1) a 1-0 lead. Nguyen sent goalkeeper Clint Irwin diving the wrong way for a penalty kick goal in the 54th minute. The PK was awarded after Charlie Davies was pulled down in the penalty area by Jared Watts.
It was the Revolution’s first win in Colorado since 2002 after six losses and five draws.
Revs goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth had five saves in the match, including a tipped header over the bar in the 51st minute.
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http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/juan_agudelo_lee_nguyen_carry_revolution_to_2_0_win_over_rapids/18575171Juan Agudelo, Lee Nguyen Carry Revolution To 2-0 Win Over Rapidshttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/juan_agudelo_lee_nguyen_carry_revolution_to_2_0_win_over_rapids/18575171http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/4/646bd1cc2436f2668ec48e49102859b422b0d179/mini/open-cup-philadelphia.jpgJuan Agudelo Excited To Write Second Chapter With Revolution
Juan Agudelo is raring to go in his second stint with the New England Revolution.
Agudelo signed with Revolution on Friday and joined the team for preseason training this week. The 22-year-old striker re-joined the Revolution following a 14-month absence in which he signed with Premier League club Stoke City but failed to secure the U.K. work permit, which would allow him to play for the Potters. Agudelo said Tuesday that he already feels at home with the Revolution and is excited to show what he learned while he was in his 14 months away from the team.
“Seeing familiar faces, it’s like I never left,” Agudelo said in a conference call with reporters. “I’m getting comfortable with the system after two days of training.”
Agudelo spent the second half of the 2013 MLS season with the Revolution, scoring seven goals and registering two assists in 16 games. He joined joined Stoke City as a free agent in December 2013 with dreams of making an impact in the Premier League but 03 Feb 2015 16:03:11 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/juan_agudelo_excited_to_write_second_chapter_with_revolution/18208370
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/juan_agudelo_excited_to_write_second_chapter_with_revolution/18208370Juan Agudelo Excited To Write Second Chapter With Revolutionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/juan_agudelo_excited_to_write_second_chapter_with_revolution/18208370http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/8317edad00559b0038c4fcc6617c1855c2b2342f/mini/open-cup-new-england.jpgNew England Revs officially sign Agudelo after extended layoffFOXBOROUGH, Mass. --
Juan Agudelo has returned to the New England Revolution after a one-year absence.
The Revolution said Friday the 22-year-old American forward had re-signed with Major League Soccer. New England acquired Agudelo from Chivas USA in May 2013, and he scored seven goals in 14 regular-season games.
"Juan is a player that we always knew that we would be interested in welcoming back to the club if the opportunity presented itself, and now it has," general manager Michael Burns said in an official statement. "He is familiar with our club, our coaches, many of his teammates and the system that we play so we are confident that he will be able to fit right in and help us straight away."
The former United States international will begin training with the club next week in Arizona and will be added to the Revolution roster pending a physical and the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Agudelo signed with Stoke of Engl...30 Jan 2015 15:27:15 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/new_england_revs_officially_sign_agudelo_after_extended_layoff/18185099
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/new_england_revs_officially_sign_agudelo_after_extended_layoff/18185099New England Revs officially sign Agudelo after extended layoffhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/new_england_revs_officially_sign_agudelo_after_extended_layoff/18185099http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngJuan Agudelo returns to MLS, signs with New England RevolutionJuan Agudelo returns to MLS.
MLS’ prodigal son is coming back home.
Goal.com’s Ives Galarcep was first to break the news that Juan Agudelo has inked a four-year contract with his former team New England Revolution. The forward later confirmed the move on Twitter.
Agudelo, 22, left the Boston club after the 2013 season to pursue his European dream by joining English Premier League club Stoke City. However, he was unable to obtain a work permit and was released by the club.
During his forgettable stint with Stoke, Agudelo spent some time on loan at Eredivisie’s FC Utrecht. He showed well with the Dutch outfit, scoring three goals in 15 league appearances, but chose not to return to the club, electing to pursue other options.
According to Galarcep, Agudelo’s hiatus from the pitch cost him multiple suitors as only one European team was looking to pick him up during the winter transfer window.
“Agudelo’s club options were limited as fewer teams expressed interest during this winter transfer window. Af30 Jan 2015 02:10:56 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/juan_agudelo_returns_to_mls_signs_with_new_england_revolution/18181520
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/juan_agudelo_returns_to_mls_signs_with_new_england_revolution/18181520Juan Agudelo returns to MLS, signs with New England Revolutionhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/juan_agudelo_returns_to_mls_signs_with_new_england_revolution/18181520http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngAgudelo finally joins Stoke CityStoke have announced the signing of United States international Juan Agudelo and loaned him immediately to FC Utrecht having failed to get a work permit for the striker.
The Potters completed a free transfer for the 21-year-old despite being denied a work permit in November and have decided to send him to the Eredivisie while they prepare a second application.
Agudelo, who left New England Revolution at the end of the MLS season, made his international bow as a 17-year-old and has earned 17 caps.
Stoke must wait four months from the date of the initial work permit application to make a second bid to bring Agudelo to England, but appear more likely to wait until the summer.
Chief executive Tony Scholes said: "We were surprised and bitterly disappointed when our application for a work permit was rejected by the appeals panel - as were many other people in the game.
"It's still our view that Juan is a great talent and is a player that Mark Hughes would like to join our squad. We h...21 Jan 2014 11:57:32 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/agudelo_finally_joins_stoke_city/15594434
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/agudelo_finally_joins_stoke_city/15594434Agudelo finally joins Stoke Cityhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/agudelo_finally_joins_stoke_city/15594434http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/8317edad00559b0038c4fcc6617c1855c2b2342f/mini/open-cup-new-england.jpgGuidetti, Agudelo both loaned to StokeJohn Guidetti is determined to finally hit the heights in the Barclays Premier League after overcoming the frustrations of being laid low by a mystery virus.
Without a top-flight appearance to his name despite spending the last five years on Manchester City's books, striker Guidetti has joined Stoke on loan until the end of the season. Signed by Manchester City as a promising 16-year-old, Guidetti's path to stardom has been a bumpy one as injuries and illnesses have dogged him along the way.
A stunning loan spell with Feyenoord in 2011-12, in which he scored 20 goals in 23 Eredivisie appearances - including three consecutive home hat-tricks - suggested his time was at hand. That was until the virus stopped him in his tracks, one that left him without any feeling in his right leg, and was finally diagnosed as a nerve issue.
The 21-year-old Sweden international, however, was sidelined for almost a year, only returning to training with City last summer. With the likes of Sergio Ague...14 Jan 2014 17:31:01 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/guidetti_agudelo_both_loaned_to_stoke/15541487
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/guidetti_agudelo_both_loaned_to_stoke/15541487Guidetti, Agudelo both loaned to Stokehttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/guidetti_agudelo_both_loaned_to_stoke/15541487http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/4/646bd1cc2436f2668ec48e49102859b422b0d179/mini/open-cup-philadelphia.jpgUS forward Agudelo denied work permit in BritainAmerican forward Juan Agudelo has been denied a work permit in Britain, a decision that blocks his planned move in January to Stoke of the Premier League.
Agudelo signed a preliminary agreement in August to join the English club when his contract with the New England Revolution expires. However, Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes told British media this week that the forward's application for a work permit had been turned down.
Stoke manager Mark Hughes told Sky Sports News on Friday that ''we are really disappointed with the decision,'' but that Agudelo had not played the required amount of international matches.
The 20-year-old, who was born in Colombia, has played 17 games for the United States national team.22 Nov 2013 18:47:02 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/us_forward_agudelo_denied_work_permit_in_britain/15133385
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/us_forward_agudelo_denied_work_permit_in_britain/15133385US forward Agudelo denied work permit in Britainhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/us_forward_agudelo_denied_work_permit_in_britain/15133385http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngAgudelo's Stoke move falls throughStoke have been denied a work permit for United States striker Juan Agudelo, who was due to join the club in January.
The 20-year-old signed a pre-contract agreement with City in August and was set to arrive in the new year after seeing out his deal with New England Revolution .
But an appeals panel rejected Stoke's application at a London hearing, and no further appeal is allowed.
Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes said: "We're bitterly disappointed that the panel rejected our appeal for a work permit for Juan.
"The criteria by which the panel should make work permit application decisions are well established and have been in place for some years and, despite recent comments to the media and discussion in the media, that criteria has not changed.
"We are therefore left amazed that our application for a work permit for Juan has been rejected when you compare his talent and ability to players who have been granted a work permit on appeal in the past.
"Unfortunately, under the r...20 Nov 2013 12:28:15 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/agudelos_stoke_move_falls_through/15111080
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/agudelos_stoke_move_falls_through/15111080Agudelo's Stoke move falls throughhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/agudelos_stoke_move_falls_through/15111080http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png